Mansfield Park

Mansfield Park Book Description

Jane Austen, (1775-1817) was an English novelist known for her realism. Her family was part of the lower level gentry. She lived with her family and was active in church and the social activities of her gender and station. Jane used biting social commentary and irony in her works. First published in 1814, this novel tells of Sir Thomas Bertram's family who reside in Mansfield Park. The family is composed of his selfish and lazy wife and his four children. The Bertrams undertake the charge of Fanny Price, a girl of nine, who comes from a large and impecunious household. Fanny, by her modesty and honest disposition, becomes an indispensable member of the group.

Jane Austen has contributed to Mansfield Park as an author. Although Jane Austen was only moderately successful in her lifetime, her six novels--including "Pride and Prejudice" and "Emma"--are true classics, beloved by millions through-out the world.

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